Cultivating Devotion
Societal Human Values Series # 1 by Hilary Herdman Tibetan Emperor Songtsen Gampo, (Srong-brtsan-sgam-po, reigned 629-650 CE. ), among his many achievements, promoted a moral…
Antidotes for the Loneliness Epidemic
Loneliness: What’s Going on in Our Lives? Researchers are noting that large numbers of people report chronic feelings of loneliness. The numbers are so staggering…
What Is Buddhism?
In this advice session with students, Phakchok Rinpoche explains that Buddhism encompasses a great deal. "Buddhism is everything!" he says.
Spacious and Calm Mind
Real happiness means having a spacious and calm mind. Happiness is not just about having fun. We become happy when we develop a grounded mind that …
Chötrul Düchen: Celebrating the Miraculous Manifestations of the Buddha
Chötrul Düchen, meaning “Great Day of Miraculous Manifestations”, is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four events in the life of the Buddha. Chötrul…
The Parinirvana of Kyabjé Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche
Today marks the anniversary of the Parinirvana of Kyabjé Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche. Kyapjé Tsikey Chokling Mingyur Dewey Dorje was born in 1953 as the second…
Lha Bab Düchen: Celebrating the Buddha’s Descent from Heaven
Lha Bab Düchen (lha babs dus chen) in Tibetan translates as “The Festival of the Descent from Heaven”. On this 22nd day of the ninth month…
Birthday of Kyabjé Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche is a world-renowned teacher and meditation master in the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. He was born in Tibet in…
Chökhor Düchen: Celebrating the First Turning of the Dharma Wheel
As followers of the Buddha, we joyfully recall the beginning of his long teaching career. Also, we take time to reflect upon these teachings and…
Birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Supplication for the Long Life of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Official website of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Saga Dawa Düchen: Celebrating the Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinirvāṇa of the Buddha
Saga Dawa Düchen occurs on the full moon (the 15th day) of the fourth Tibetan lunar month. This auspicious day of the full moon marks three…
Chötrul Düchen: Celebrating the Miraculous Manifestations of the Buddha
Chötrul Düchen, meaning “Great Day of Miraculous Manifestations”, is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four events in the life of the Buddha. Chötrul…